Vanuatu
- Region
- Oceania
- Area
- 12,189 km²
- Capital
- Port Vila
- ISO
- VU
What the flag means
Red stands for the blood of people and of wild boars, green for the rich islands, and black for the people. The yellow sideways Y is said to stand for the layout of the islands and the light of the Gospel.
Fun facts
- FlagVanuatu’s flag shows a curled pig’s tusk, a symbol of wealth, and 2 fern leaves.
- GeographyMount Yasur on Vanuatu’s Tanna Island is an active volcano known for letting visitors get close to the crater rim to watch it erupt.
- CultureThe “Naghol” ritual handed down on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu is considered the origin of bungee jumping.
- CultureMore than 100 languages are spoken in Vanuatu, giving it one of the highest numbers of languages per person in the world.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)